Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 3.5 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q68PQY
• Item model number: 261055
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description
This 3x standard zoom lens is the smallest and lightest in its class and features a closest focusing distance of only 25cm. The ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two aspherical lens elements correct aberrations without increasing lens dimensions. The circular aperture diaphragm enables beautiful defocusing - one of the big advantages of this lens. Excellent mobility is assured by a weight of less than 190 grams.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, March 26, 2008

By	Eugene D. Tunick (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This lens is a newer version of the standard kit lens that comes with E-series Olympus digital SLRs. It is about 1/3 smaller in length and girth and weight than the 14-45 lens. It has the same apertures (3.5-5.6) as the old one but focuses a little closer. The first thing I noticed is that manual focusing is quicker, quieter and more positive than the old one. It has the feel of a "good old" prime lens when focusing manually. The smaller size really helps it fit in my bag better; the lighter weight makes carrying the camera (E-330) much easier. A fine point: Olympus now supplies a front-pinch type lens cap that makes it possible to remove and replace the cap with the lens hood in place. The previous model had an edge-pinch type that made it necessary to remove the lens shade first. The technical reviews suggest that this lens produces images that are sharper in the corners at full aperture than its predecessor. But what I do know for sure, is that although the near-focusing distance is about 1 foot, I was able to produce a sharp image (in Macro setting) at 5 inches on my E-330!! The mounting bayonet flange appears to be plastic. Only time will tell about its durability. I don't do a lot of lens changing, so I'm not concerned. The images I'm getting are excellent, so I'm glad I made the change. Recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Kit Lens, January 27, 2008

By	D. Nguyen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pro: Very sharp for a kit lens, very light, very small. Good focal range (28-84mm full-frame equivalent), really well built for a plastic lens

Con: plastic mount, not that fast (5.6 at the longest end)

This lens is so light and small that even if you have better ones, you should still have it in your camera bag as a backup. As a primary "walk-around" lens, it's more than up to the task.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Olympus SLR Telephoto Lens, January 25, 2009

By	Thomas Patterson "tompat137" (Farmington Hills, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The lens arrived in near perfect packaging and excellent condition. It has operated flawlessly in all environments and circomstances to date. To obtain this lens in "like new" condition at this price is astounding. I will certainly return to Amazon for future equipment perchases and make it the standard by which other on-line markets are judged.Olympus ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras